CBT Q&A: Columbia technophiles discuss communication trends

*Q&A* Tekkies talk about the future of telecommunications.

From the Roundtable: Future of Columbia utilities remains uncertain

The most important matter engaging Columbia municipal officials right now is the future of its…

Couple with romantic story starts romantic business

Jim and Kathryn Hayden. Jim Hayden, when he was 5 years old, got down on…

Customer Service: Form and function are some factors to consider when building company Web site

A Web site is an essential tool in many companies’ marketing mixes nowadays. Not having…

Business Profile: Columbia’s Repo Man: ‘I can track down just about anyone’

*Business Profile: Missouri Reposession Services* Dave Miller turns a onetime repo into a lasting family business.

New nuclear plant chief leads expansion project

Adam Heflin started his new job this month as AmerenUE’s chief nuclear officer and head…

A Sampling of local telecommunications offerings

CenturyTel IPTV MyTV $49.99/month -100 channels My Complete TV $62.99/month -160 channels -DVR service My…

Local researcher aims to develop super-cooling clothing material for combat soldiers

Renewable Alternatives LLC, a local research and development company co-founded by CEO Rusty Sutterlin, has…

Restaurants time openings with return of college students

Several restaurants under development downtown are planning to open shortly before mid-August when thousands of…

Local builders installing geothermal energy systems

*Geothermal Energy*Local developers and schools are installing geothermal energy to heat and cool.

Tech Terms

DSL: Digital Subscriber Line DSL is a high-speed connection that transmits digital data over telephone…

CenturyTel joins local digital television competition

*TV Market:*CenturyTel joins local HDTV competition.